County will not pursue plan to seasonally lower Iron Mill Pond
Wolff Road is a dead end road in Manchester Township running south along Iron Mill Pond. It sits at or below the water level during the wettest seasons. The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office was looking into seasonally lowering Iron Mill Pond’s water levels to help with some of these drainage issues, but after a […]
Bridgewater Township considering approving event barn
The Bridgewater Township Planning Commission is considering a special land use permit application for the Historic Blum Farm on 10383 E. Austin Road to become, if approved, the first event barn in Bridgewater Township. A public hearing was held on April 9th but will be continued at the next Planning Commission meeting on Monday, May […]
Teri Aiuto announces 2018 run for 52nd District Michigan House Seat
On Friday, March 30, 2018, Teri Aiuto announced her candidacy for State Representative in Michigan’s 52nd District at the Washtenaw County Farm Council fairgrounds. The 52nd District includes Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Manchester Village, and the townships of Salem, Northfield, Webster, Dexter, Lyndon, Sylvan, Lima, Scio, Sharon, Freedom, Lodi, Manchester, Bridgewater and Saline and Ward 5, Precinct […]
Three superintendent candidates selected for 2nd round interviews
Out of the eight superintendent applicants selected for interviews, three candidates were chosen for round two interviews. The three who were invited back include Scott Riley, who is currently superintendent/K12 principal of Camden-Frontier Schools in Camden, MI, a small village in Hillsdale County near the state-line; Nicholas Steinmetz, who is currently assistant superintendent at Gogebic-Ontonagon […]
Senior group honors veterans in our midst
On Thursday, the Manchester Area Senior Citizens Council, Inc. celebrated and honored local veterans. Starting in the morning with a veterans-inspired ecumenical bible study led by Pastor Dillon Burns of the Manchester United Methodist Church, the seniors then honored all veterans present with a free noon lunch including ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, salad, and all-American apple […]
State Senator Joe Hune speaks in Freedom Township
submitted by Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association At its annual meeting of the Pleasant Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA) on April 8, 2018, State Senator Joe Hune spoke to about 50 residents, including several township officials, at the Freedom Township Hall. Sen. Hune updated the audience on a number of legislative issues, including Michigan roads and […]
Girl Scouts donate cookies to Fire Department and American 1 Towing
Manchester Girl Scout Troop 40216 made up of 1st grade Daisies and 2nd Grade Brownies donated 15 boxes of Girl Scout cookies each to the Manchester District Fire Department and the American 1 Towing as part of the Hometown Heroes Program which allows Girl Scout Troops to use money donated to them while selling cookies […]
DDA focusing on water recreation with tourism grant
At last Wednesday’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting, vice-chairman Ray Berg presented on this year’s CTAP grant. CTAP, which stands for Community Tourism Action Plan, is money available to communities from the Washtenaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote tourism. In the past, CTAP grants have been used to print tourist brochures, build a […]
Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority accepting glass again
Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority, WWRA, is recycling glass again! Bridgewater and Manchester Township residents can drop off both clear and colored glass at the bins located at 455 W. Main St. (grocery store parking lot) in the Village and the corner of Austin and Boettner Roads at the Bridgewater Depot in Bridgewater Township. All containers […]
Tuberculosis can affect anyone
submitted by the Washtenaw County Health Department To honor World TB Day, which took place last Saturday, the Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding residents that TB (tuberculosis) can affect anyone. “Even though it is curable and preventable, TB kills more people than any other infectious disease in the world, surpassing HIV and malaria.” says […]
